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Sonoma County Beaches Reopen After Sewage Spill Clean-Up

1/14/2026

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Coastal and river beaches in Sonoma County reopened after tests showed levels within state health standards following a sewage spill from the Russian River Treatment Plant.
The spill began last Tuesday due to heavy storms and released more than 5.5 million gallons into the river.
Sosko advised washing off after water contact and avoiding waterways for 72 hours after heavy rain.
Updates on the situation are available through Sonoma Water.

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Coastal and river beaches in Sonoma County reopened after tests showed levels within state health standards following a sewage spill from the Russian River Treatment Plant.
The spill began last Tuesday due to heavy storms and released more than 5.5 million gallons into the river.
Sosko advised washing off after water contact and avoiding waterways for 72 hours after heavy rain.
Updates on the situation are available through Sonoma Water.